Calicoe
Pete

The first case I made I used 3/16 plate glass and you're right, David, it is easier to keep clean but plate glass was $66.00 each for the front and back panels and $33.00 each for the sides. Not counting the top that's $198.00. Plexi-glass came to $37.00 per panel times 3 comes to roughly $111.00.
One other suggestion for the case if you want to put a mirror under the model ( which I think improves the look of the model tremendously ) be sure to make the width slightly larger than the standard mirror that Home Depot or Lowes or whatever stores you have, carries. That way you may be able to have someone cut the length to fit. The Ace hardware by me cut mine for nothing and the mirror cost about $10.00.

falconsfan55
David

I would add that 3/16" tempered glass would be superior to plexiglass and maybe cheaper. Tempered glass is much easier to clean and very much less likely to scratch. If you order it from your local glass company you should have it in a week. The downside is your measurements must be precise. Tempered glass cannot be trimmed to fit.

ctrexel
Clark

This looks great. I'm nearly finished with my model and was wondering what to do about a display case. Thanks

leecoate
Lee

Thanks for the article, Pete, this is some really helpful information, good photos and well presented-Lee